Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kievitdwarsstraat sits in the lively Vogelenbuurt, a stone's throw from Utrecht's city centre. With 115 m² of living space, it is a quarter larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €639,000 is on the high side compared to the local median of €580,000, but the extra square metres explain the premium. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in size and price.
The Vogelenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population: many singles and students, but also families with children. It is a very strongly urban area (over 6,500 addresses per km²). The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, 96% of homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS data. The neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt is known for its central location and lively atmosphere.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For young children, a daycare is on your doorstep, and primary schools like Koorschool Utrecht and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek are a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities, from parks to restaurants.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Nijland Makelaars Utrecht and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kievitdwarsstraat 27BS, Utrecht
Data from Vogelenbuurt
Data from Vogelenbuurt
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About Kievitdwarsstraat 27BS, Utrecht
The asking price is €639,000, which is above the neighbourhood median of €580,000 and the average of €600,636. However, this apartment is 115 m², while the average in the Vogelenbuurt is 92 m². So you get 25% more space, which explains the premium. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra square metres.
The energy label is C. That is a middling score: the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the Vogelenbuurt, 29% of homes have label C, while 38% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not the lowest bills.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The Vogelenbuurt is a very urban area with a young, diverse population. Many residents live alone, and there are also families with children. The streets are lively, with plenty of cafes and shops nearby. It is a pre-war neighbourhood with a high density of addresses.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Koorschool Utrecht (244 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek (312 m). For secondary education, School aan de Singel is about 335 m away. So children can walk or cycle to school easily.
Currently, 22 homes are for sale in the Vogelenbuurt, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €850,000. This apartment is on the larger side, so it competes with fewer properties of similar size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt